Friday and Saturday: Hot for Teacher

Kemoo Pub and Anna Bannana's / 621-1835 or 946-5190

Van Halen tribute band Hot for Teacher (pictured) returns to Honolulu for a pair of performances, switching things up after playing Pipeline and Duke's in 2006. Tickets for both shows this time around are $15 at the door.

Formed in 1999, Hot for Teacher is a self-described showcase of "David Lee Roth era hits."

Friday: "Ho'okoa CD Release Party"

Hawaiian Hut / (808) 960-5527

Big Island band Ho'okoa makes the trip to Oahu this weekend to celebrate the release of their new album, "Comin' Atchya." Doors open at 9:30 p.m. for this 18-and-over party hosted by Kaleo Pilaca. Local favorite Fiji and Lalea are scheduled to open. Tickets are $20 and available at Hawaiian Holy Smokes on King Street and in the Pearl City Plaza, Buti Groove on Piikoi Street and online at presaleticketsonline.com.

Promoters: To get listed on Crawl Space, send an e-mail to jason@starbulletin.com at least one week in advance, or fax 529-4750.